Systematic reviews show ashwagandha reduces stress and cortisol in chronically stressed adults.
Claim:
Ashwagandha supplementation effectively reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels in humans.
HARDLY BS
Health
Medical claims, wellness fads, and what the evidence actually supports.
Adrenal fatigue is not a recognized medical diagnosis and lacks evidence.
Claim:
Adrenal fatigue syndrome is a recognized medical condition in which overworked adrenal glands produce insufficient cortisol.
TOTAL BS
Studies show cinnamon may modestly reduce joint pain after eight weeks.
Claim:
Cinnamon can cure knee pain within 24 hours.
TOTAL BS
No peer-reviewed evidence shows bacterial sugars trigger immune responses causing ALS.
Claim:
Sugars produced by gut bacteria trigger immune responses that cause amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
TOTAL BS
Caffeine’s alertness effects mainly come from adenosine blockade, not cortisol levels.
Claim:
Consuming caffeine while cortisol levels are elevated reduces the stimulant effect of caffeine compared to when cortisol levels are not elevated.
MOSTLY BS
Lower urogenital Lactobacillus abundance is consistently associated with higher UTI risk.
Claim:
A decline in Lactobacillus population in the urogenital microbiota is associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infections.
HARDLY BS
In 2016, Fadnavis and Salman Khan launched a rural medical aid fund.
Claim:
Devendra Fadnavis and Salman Khan jointly inaugurated a room named 'Gram Medical Assistance Fund' at Mantralaya in Mumbai in April 2026 to provide financial aid of up to 2.5 million INR for needy patients across all diseases.
TOTAL BS
The CDC temporarily paused its rabies diagnostic testing around March 30, 2026.
Claim:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paused diagnostic testing for rabies in 2026.
NOT BS
Turmeric-related liver injury is rare, idiosyncratic, and not dose-thresholded.
Claim:
High-dose turmeric supplements exceeding 2500 mg daily can cause liver damage in humans.
MOSTLY BS
Published BPC-157 testing shows variable purity but no lead detections.
Claim:
BPC-157 peptide supplements sold online have been found to contain lead and other contaminants.
MOSTLY BS
Meta-analyses show oral collagen modestly improves skin elasticity over weeks.
Claim:
Oral collagen supplements improve skin elasticity in humans.
HARDLY BS
SuperAgers aged 80+ show episodic memory test scores like people 20–30 years younger.
Claim:
Super agers maintain cognitive function equivalent to individuals who are 20 to 30 years younger than themselves.
HARDLY BS
Meta-analyses find combat sports testosterone responses similar to other sports.
Claim:
Practicing combat sports has a stronger effect on maintaining or increasing testosterone levels compared to most other sports.
TOTAL BS
Healthy infants under six months generally need only breast milk or formula.
Claim:
Giving water to infants under 6 months of age is unsafe and unnecessary.
HARDLY BS
As of April 2026, multiple myeloma remains incurable despite major advances.
Claim:
As of April 2026, treatment advances have made multiple myeloma nearly a curable disease.
MOSTLY BS
Male libido is multifactorial, often driven by psychological, medical, and lifestyle factors.
Claim:
Low testosterone is the primary cause of low libido in men.
MOSTLY BS
Small trials suggest maca may increase sexual desire, but evidence remains limited.
Claim:
Maca root is scientifically proven to boost libido in humans.
MOSTLY BS
Zinc supplements raise testosterone mainly in men with zinc deficiency.
Claim:
Zinc supplementation increases testosterone levels and improves sexual performance in men.
MOSTLY BS
Weekly sexual activity correlates with some mental health benefits, while physical health effects remain inconsistent and population-specific.
Claim:
Having sex at least once a week produces measurable improvements in physical and mental health outcomes.
SOME BS
Most oral contraceptive users report no libido change, and some increase.
Claim:
The oral contraceptive pill universally reduces sexual desire in all women who take it.
TOTAL BS
No checks match that verdict.